12.666 - Aboriginal Patient Navigator (Full Time)

Job Summary

The Aboriginal Patient Navigator provides support and advocacy for FNIM patients and families across Erie St Clair by facilitating and coordinating access to cancer services (for palliative and supportive care), addressing cultural/spiritual needs, and networking with FNIM and non-Aboriginal partners. The Navigator supports the strategic goals and initiatives of the Erie St Clair Regional Cancer Program (ESC RCP) and Cancer Care Ontario’s (CCO) Aboriginal Cancer Control Unit (ACCU) including the expansion of the Palliative Care Education and Mentorship Program to the Aboriginal Health Access Centres (AHAC) to build capacity in palliative and supportive care, and increase symptom management by expanding the use of Edmonton Symptom Assessment System (ESAS) to FNIM communities.

Qualifications

University degree in health or social sciences field; or college diploma with five years’ work experience in the health and/or social work field

Experience working with and extensive knowledge of FNIM peoples language, culture, customs and traditions

Experience or knowledge of the health care system and community based resources

Work experience in cancer care would be preferred

Fluency in a First Nation's language an asset.

Possession of valid driver's license and access to a vehicle.

French Language proficiency an asset.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain relationships with regional FNIM and non-FNIM partners and the provincial and regional palliative care program